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1. Approach to Developing Complete Streets Guidelines
Overview of Staff Report Back
Led by Public Realm Section,
Transportation Services
In Partnership with City Planning
April 9, 2014

2. Council Directions
In May 2013, City Council adopted a motion (PW22.10) requesting the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to develop Complete Streets Guidelines in consultation with the GM, Transportation Services and Chief Planner and ED, City Planning and report back on an approach. Council directed Transportation Services and City Planning to:
•Integrate existing plans, policies and bylaws
•Review the National Complete Streets Coalition’s “Policy Elements”
•Include stakeholders, such as the Disabilities Issues Committee in the process

3. All of the above motions affect the planning, design and construction of streets and are integrated into the proposed approach for developing Complete Streets Guidelines Council Directions
Also in 2013, City Council adopted a motion (PW25.7(4)) requesting Toronto Water; Transportation Services; Engineering and Construction Services; City Planning to develop “green infrastructure” standards for the public right-of-way for implementation in capital projects. In a motion (EX34.4(18)), Council requested information on international best practices for stormwater management and green infrastructure.

4. Complete streets are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation users of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street. www.completestreets.org
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Official Plan Review consultations to update transportation policies

5. PG32.3 – PGM April 10, 2014 “New and existing City streets will incorporate a Complete Streets approach and be designed to perform their diverse roles” policy 3.1.1(5) “The "Complete Streets" approach recognizes that there is no single way in which to make a street "complete"… Guidelines for applying the "Complete Streets" approach will be developed” section 3.1 sidebar Official Plan Review

6. Priority Focus = Guidelines
Complete Streets Guidelines focus on the physical design of streets modal choice, priority-setting, space allocation, design standards, context-sensitive options and decision-making protocol
Phase I

7. Transportation Services
Toronto Water
Engineering and Construction
EMS
MCIC
Solid Waste Management
Private Utilities
TPA
Equity, Diversity and Human Rights
BIAs
City Planning
MLS
Fire Services
Toronto Police Service
Toronto Hydro
TTC
Parks, Forestry and Recreation
Economic Development and Culture
Environment and Energy
Astral Media Outdoor
COMPLETE STREETS Corporate Partners
Legal Services
Toronto Public Health

8.  Project scoping (19 interviews with key internal/external partners & stakeholders)
 Scan of precedents and internal policy documents
 Project team and interdivisional committees set-up (Steering Committee: GM, Transportation Services; Chief Planner; ED, Engineering & Construction Services; GM, Toronto Water)
 External stakeholder engagement
(presentations to Disability Issues Committee and stakeholder focus group – approx. 20 NGOs/interest groups)
 Staff Report finalized “Approach to Developing Complete Streets Guidelines”
(includes above input and coordination with Feeling Congested, green infrastructure directions and other interdivisional initiatives)
 April 9th PWIC and May 6th/7th City Council Meeting Work Done to Date
2013
Summer
2013
Fall
2014
Winter
2014
Spring

9. Project Management (roles, staffing, committees)
Steering Committee
(DCM, Cluster B; GM, Transportation Services; CP/ED, City Planning; ED Engineering and Construction Services; GM, Toronto Water)
Core Project Team
(staff from Transportation Services and City Planning)
Technical Committee(s)
(Transportation Services, City Planning, Toronto Water, Engineering & Construction, Fire, EMS, Parks & Forestry, Public Health, EcDev, Major Capital Infrastructure Coordination, Municipal Licensing and Standards, TTC, Toronto Parking Authority and others as needed)
Consultant Team
Stakeholders

10. Project Scoping – Interviews
15 City Divisions (numerous internal units) and 4 external organizations interviewed
•BILD
•City Planning
•Economic Development & Culture
•Engineering & Construction Services
•Emergency Medical Services
•Fire Services
•Infrastructure Operations Committee
•Major Capital Infrastructure Coordination
•Metrolinx
•Municipal Licensing & Standards
•Parks, Forestry & Recreation
•Right-of-Way Management
•Toronto Centre for Active Transportation
•Toronto Public Health
•Toronto Water
•Traffic Planning & Operations Management
•Transportation Infrastructure Management
•TTC

11. Focus Group – External Partners & Stakeholders

12. Scan of Precedents
•Jurisdictional scan and compilation of best practices
–Calgary, Edmonton, Waterloo
–Boston, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia
–National Complete Streets best practices
–Others such as NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials)

13. •Official Plan (vision and policies)
•Complete Streets Guidelines (design guidance and decision-making process)
•Training and application to capital projects, EAs, development review, BIA projects, and smaller projects
•Monitoring and evaluation of key projects (metrics / data), and update Guidelines
•Engineering and construction standards
•Mapping, network analysis and planning “Family” of Tools
Education, outreach and engagement
Phase I
Phase 2
Phase 3

14. Audience
Who are Complete Streets Guidelines for?
The Street Design Manual provides policies and design guidelines to city agencies, design professionals, private developers, and community groups for the improvement of streets and sidewalks – New York
Complete Streets Guidelines will affect those who design, build and maintain streets, as well as citizens who live and travel on those streets – Edmonton

15. How the Guidelines apply
All new projects that significantly impact public and private streets should follow these guidelines - New York City
The Handbook will inform all projects that impact the public right-of-way in Philadelphia, including construction of new streets and improvements to existing streets – Philadelphia

16. • Reconstructions
• Resurfacings
• Water/Sewer/Stormwater Management
• Utility Cut Rehabilitations
• Safety/Local Improvements
• New Sidewalk Construction
• Bikeway Construction/Markings
• Street Furniture Installations
• Street Tree Planting/Operations
• BIA Work
• TTC/Metrolinx Projects
• Waterfront TO/PanAm Initiatives
• Private/Developer Sidewalk and Boulevard Improvements
• Environmental Assessments, Avenue Studies, etc.
How the Guidelines apply The Guidelines will inform planned projects – Not create new projects

17. Complete Streets Guidelines
A unifying and “umbrella” document for street planning and design, that consolidates city policies and standards for the right- of-way. It will set out a clear, coordinated process for street design and help provide design options based on context (e.g. land use, street function, etc.) and best practices.

18. Context-Sensitive Design
Land Use,
Street Function, Other Context and Input
Street Design Guidance
Clear, coordinated process for projects
Complete Streets Guidelines
Vision, principles, directions on who to involve and when (roles ), modal choice and priorities, space allocation, context assessment, design options & standards
Recommended Options

19. Recommendations for PWIC
1.Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to develop Complete Streets Guidelines using the integrated approach as outlined in Attachment 1.
2.Report back in 2015 on the Complete Streets Guidelines and the completion of Phase 1: Development, Consultation and Delivery of Complete Streets Guidelines, with recommendations on the support that may be necessary for implementation. Budget is $300,000 to $350,000 to retain a consultant team to develop and produce the guidelines.

20. Integrated Approach – Attachment 1
Federal & Provincial
Transportation Association of Canada,
AODA, Highway Traffic Act, Metrolinx plan
City of Toronto
Official Plan (health, environment, equity, social & economic vibrancy)
Wet Weather Flow Master Plan
Transportation Strategic Plan (people & goods, emergency / utilities, work zones, right-of-way management, public space)
Strategic Forest Management Plan
Complete Streets Design Guide (mode choice, space allocation, street geometry, design options)
Street Tree Study
“Green Streets”
Equity, Diversity & Human Rights
Accessibility Design Guidelines
Streetscape Manual
2) Includes “links” to relevant technical details such as “Green Streets”, low impact development, street tree details, area-specific plans/BIA plans, approved EAs, and SPQA / DIPS (ECS standards)
1)Builds on & integrates key policies, bylaws, standards, guidelines affecting the right- of-way, such as Official Plan, Streetscape Manual, Vibrant Streets, Accessibility Design Guidelines, Bike Plan, Walking Strategy, Wet Weather Flow Guidelines, MLS Café bylaws, Streets bylaw, etc…

21. Integration of Green Infrastructure
•The Guidelines will integrate planning for “green infrastructure” (to manage stormwater and snow) as part of the street design process
•Detailed technical standards will be developed in tandem by Toronto Water; Engineering and Construction Services; City Planning and Transportation Services using pilot projects and best practices
Photo Courtesy of New York City

22.  April 9th PWIC, May 6/7th City Council
 Consultant RFP developed
 Consultant selected
 Consultation and engagement underway (internal partners and key stakeholders)
 Existing policy inventory and summaries completed
 Best practices review and recommendations completed
 External consultation and engagement underway
 Draft Guidelines produced
 Context-sensitive, decision-making process developed
 Consultation and engagement > refinement
 Finalize Guidelines, preparation of implementation strategy
 Report to PWIC on Phase 1 completion, Phase II initiation
Timeline & Key Milestones
2014 Spring
2014 Summer
2014 Fall
2015 Winter/ Spring
2015 Spring/ Summer

23. Thank You Complete Streets Core Project Team Fiona Chapman, Manager Pedestrian Projects, Transportation Services Janet Lo, Project Officer Public Realm, Transportation Services 416-397-4853 jlo3@toronto.ca Alka Lukatela, Program Manager Urban Design, City Planning Allison Reid, Urban Designer Urban Design, City Planning Daniel Egan, Manager Cycling Unit, Transportation Services David Kuperman, Project Manager, Infrastructure Planning, Transportation Services David Hunter, Senior Planner Transportation Planning, City Planning